Keywords
chronic lumbar radiculopathy
steroid
epidural blockage
Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the treatment outcomes of chronic lumbar radiculopathy using steroid epidural nerve block.
Subjects and Methods: A non-controlled interventional study involving patients with chronic radiculopathy treated with steroid epidural nerve block at Thong Nhat Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, from June 2023 to January 2024.
Results: The VAS scores after intervention at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months were 4.3 ± 0.78, 3.2 ± 0.9, and 3.2 ± 0.9, respectively, showing a significant reduction compared to the pre-intervention VAS score of 7.3 ± 0.3. One case of transient exacerbation of pain was noted.
Conclusion: The application of steroid epidural nerve block is a preliminary method that demonstrates effectiveness and safety.
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